ALPAKA

SMALL STEPS, BIG IMPACT: CUTTING YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT

It's Earth Month, and we're inspired by partners like Dimension-Polyant, the innovative company behind X-Pac® fabric used in many of our products. Their manufacturing plants in the USA and Germany ...

CLEANING & CARE GUIDE: KEEPING YOUR GEAR IN PRIME CONDITION

ALPAKA products are engineered for the long haul. Our technical fabrics and components are designed to withstand years of daily use, but a bit of strategic maintenance ensures peak performance and ...

SPRING CLEAROUT: GIVING UNUSED ALPAKA GEAR A SECOND LIFE

The changing season is the perfect time to refresh, reset, and rethink what we truly need. If your gear shelf is starting to feel overcrowded with bags, slings, and accessories you no longer reach ...

AXO-WHO? X-WHAT? A SIMPLE GUIDE TO ADVANCED MATERIALS

Not everyone’s fluent in the language of textiles. With names like X-Pac® and Axoflux, our fabrics can sometimes sound more like sci-fi technology than stuff you’d turn into a bag. So if you’re new...

WHERE TRADITION MEETS TOMORROW: PHOTOGRAPHING JAPAN WITH ALPAKA

Late last year I headed to Japan with ALPAKA to shoot lifestyle photography for our Metro Crossbody and last year's Kickstarter-based Flow Satchel. As both photographer and videographer for the bra...

PERFECT PAIRINGS: ALPAKA COMBOS THAT JUST WORK

Ever notice how some things are just better together? Coffee and mornings, or playlists and road trips. The right combination can make all the difference — and your ALPAKA gear is no exception. The...

PRECIOUS CARGO: THE HEART BEHIND ALPAKA'S LAPTOP COMPARTMENT DESIGN

In a world where work and life are more intertwined than ever, our laptops have become extensions of ourselves—essential tools for creating, connecting, and thriving. Your laptop is more than just ...

ON CALL: ALPAKA'S SMART APPROACH TO PHONE STORAGE

In today's always-connected world, quick access to your phone isn't just convenient—it's essential. Whether you're expecting an important call, capturing a perfect moment, or navigating a new city,...

TURNING PRODUCTS INTO STORIES: HOW TO MASTER THE ART OF FLATLAY PHOTOGRAPHY

*IN-PERSON WORKSHOP – We’ll be hosting an in-depth workshop on product photography at the upcoming Fujifilm Creator Summit in Sydney, on Feb 22 & 23.  A great flatlay does more than showcase a ...